1 Yogi Berra, one of the greatest catchers in the history of baseball, died on Tuesday at 90. Berra is known for his unmatched 10 World Series championships with the New York Yankees. But more peole might know him for his loveable and crazy quotes, known as “Yogi-isms.”Berra was born...
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Bench is one of the best catchers in the history of baseball. He was an excellent defender, leading to his 10 Gold Gloves. His 17 seasons in Cincinnati were filled with winning and he ended up leading the Reds to two World Series Championships. ...
Today, we come to you having completed a Herculean task: We come to rank every MVP season ever. Starting in 1931 -- the first year the Baseball Writers' Association of America voted on an award for both leagues -- we're looking at all 189 MVP seasons and pitting them against each othe...
One of the most well-rounded and underrated seasons in baseball history. Runner-up:George Foster, CIN (121 RBIs) 45. Roberto Clemente, 1966 NL (Pirates) Key stats: .317 BA, 29 HR, 119 RBIs This was Clemente's only MVP season, but he deserved at least a couple of others, including ...
Although hindered by injuries at times, Eifert's undeniable talent secures his place as one of the most influential pass-catchers in franchise history. 45 322 votes Justin Smith Age: 45 A versatile and relentless defensive end, Justin Smith was a force to be reckoned with d...
Clemens had one of the most impressive one-year improvements in college baseball history. He hit .242 and .241, respectively, his first two seasons before going insane and becoming a National Player of the Year finalist as a junior. That year, Clemens hit .351 with 15 doubles, three...
CHANGES IN THE PHYSIQUE OF JAPANESE PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL PLAYERS (1950-2002) In detail, the heights of the pitchers were the greatest of the four categorized positions, and the weights of the catchers were the highest, from 1969... T Nakayama - 《Japanese Journal of Physical Fitness & Sports...
backup catcherErik Kratz. There are a lot of backup catchers in this territory, and they're all better hitters than Martinez. At least a half-dozen active starting pitchers reliably outhit Martinez. Sending Martinez, rather than a league-average hitter, to bat drops Cleveland's chances to aro...
Their outfielders hit homers; their infielders hit homers; their catchers hit homers. Every player was fully capable of destroying a baseball on any given night, giving the team a deadly 1-9 that scored the second-most runs in MLB. But yeah, the ball was definitely juiced. Homers started...